Back in Derniere Goutte a wine connoisseur could tell I had caramels on the mind and didn't approve. Uh oh. You know you're in a New York shop when you see a vintage trash can as part of the decor, though the staff missed this important detail. If you'd like to painted in your favorite Paris shop do let me know. Bon weekend PBers!

What I'd really like is a chance to make a shop my favorite! Some day. Meanwhile, that Escher tromp l'oeuil flooring really made me wonder if the disapproving dog was going upstairs or down....finally my brain re-interpreted it as a flat floor.

As I read this post and loved the picture of Bob, I looked up to see my picture that Carol did of me in the Palais Royal last fall. A picture done by Carol does end up being one of the highlights of your trip to Paris. it puts you right back there.

So happy to read this post! Juan and his crew are delightful, and all too ready to help educate. Pleasantly, the folks in his restos share the same attitude. Btw, I love, love that photo "about" shipping. x Katie

By the way, the picture you painted of Bob by the wine shop is my favorite portrait thus far! You made him look quite handsome and totally captured his look! I have walked by that wine shop numerous times without taking note of it, so it was fun to see inside and get the scoop. Who knew that galvanized can was for ashes?! Thought it was just a trash can. LOVE the floor! I always learn something...An Esher floor.

I love your latest painting of the man outside La derniere goutte, but... and I don't want to nit pick as I think you are absolutely WONDERFUL, but check out the shape of the bottle of Bourgogne, it's a bit askew.. it should be a slender rise from the neck. in marked contrast to the Bordeaux, which is a bump. The French are very particular about this difference.

Is that darling dog "Orson"? He was featured on Sunday Morning CBS a few years ago and lives at Cafe Conti - I think......that is where he resides. He is regular in that neighbourhood. I went looking for him in Aout but he was en vacances! Thanks, Miyeko

Yeah, it really looks like Orson. He "vanished" from the Conti café back in winter 2012-2013. Looks like this blog is from early 2014, I am so happy that he's still around. This little guy used to "rule" our neighborhood.

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